Job Description

Interior Health is hiring casual Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Workers to join our progressive Mental Health & Substance Use team. This position will support a variety of Mental Health and Substance Use programs including those located at the Penticton Health Centre and the Downtown Penticton MHSU location.

What we offer:

Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package Career Growth Employer paid training/education Balanced lifestyle

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have clear understanding of supervised consumption services, knowledge of harm reduction principals and ability to work with clients with complex mental health and substance use disorders. Previous experience with the marginalized, homeless population would be considered an asset.

What does a day in your work life look like?

The Substance Use Worker functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons experiencing substance use problems/disorders or concurrent substance use and mental health problems have access to timely, responsive, evidence-based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.



The Substance Use Worker provides assessment, treatment, service coordination, and as required, urgent response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Substance Use Worker functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Shifts times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

About the Team

Our team of professionals is very supportive of each other; you never feel alone in your job, as there is such a diversity of experience and knowledge that is shared all around. People really look after each other and this makes it a great team and a great place to work.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.




If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!


Education, Training and Experience:



Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, etc.).


Two years' recent related experience in an alcohol and drug treatment environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


Current valid BC driver's license (Class V).

As part of your application, please ensure to:

Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when) Upload a copy of your Bachelor's Degree

Enhance Your Application (optional) - Upload to your profile

To strengthen your application for this Mental Health position, we invite you include in your cover letter:



1. Why do you want to work for Interior Health as a Mental Health professional?




2. Briefly summarize the key skills and strengths you bring to this position.



3. What is your experience in counselling modalities?




4. Do you have experience conducting suicide risk assessments, working with clients with addictions, concurrent disorders, recovery-oriented systems of care?